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Trading Assistant - Shift
Store Colleague (Replenishment) - Sainsbury’s
About the Role
You’ll play a crucial role in keeping our stores running smoothly by:
- Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish a variety of items across the store, ensuring shelves remain clean, tidy, and stocked with well-presented products.
- Providing exceptional customer service, supporting customers with queries, offering assistance, and creating a welcoming shopping experience.
- Date checking fresh produce and grocery products to maintain food safety standards.
- Supporting across the store, including helping with deliveries as needed.
- Building strong product knowledge to confidently recommend items, services, and promotions.
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague?
We’re looking for individuals who:
- Thrive in fast-paced environments – comfortable working overnight, both on your own and as part of a team.
- Are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable – with a genuine passion for assisting customers.
- Take ownership of tasks – proactively solving problems and demonstrating initiative.
- Work flexibly and efficiently – adaptable across different store tasks to maintain high standards.
- Embrace new technology – open to learning digital tools to enhance your role.
- Pay attention to detail – ensuring the store remains clean, organised, and customer-ready.
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Why Work for Sainsbury’s?
We reward our colleagues with an impressive benefits package and training opportunities, including:
Financial & Retail Benefits
- Nightshift premium – An extra £2.45/hour for shifts between midnight and 5am (where applicable).
- Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after 4 weeks, increasing to 15% off Sainsbury’s every Friday & Saturday.
- Free food and drinks – Available for all colleagues in-store.
Holiday & Support
- Generous holiday allowance – Based on hours worked, plus maternity, paternity, and parental leave.
- Company pension – We match 4–7.5% of your contributions.
Lifestyle & Investment Perks
- Shop discount programme – Exclusive offers on gym memberships, dining, holidays, vouchers, and more.
- Early shares programme – Buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices.
- Wellbeing support – Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, covering a wide range of personal and work-related concerns.
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For updates on your application, please contact the store you applied to. Find contact details here.
Our Vision: A Great Place to Work & Shop
At Sainsbury’s, our mission is to be "the most trusted retailer", where:
- Customers receive exceptional service every time.
- Colleagues are inspired and valued, fostering diversity and creativity.
We invest in: ✔ Continuous training and development opportunities. ✔ Initiatives to ensure employees thrive in their roles. ✔ A supportive culture where everyone feels motivated and engaged.
"Colleagues bring the spark, the grit, and the heart—because they’re our most important asset."
Our HR teams play a vital role in: 🔹 Ensuring colleagues receive fair rewards, opportunities, and support. 🔹 Creating environments where teams can grow and succeed. 🔹 Walking the walk—understanding Sainsbury’s inside out to contribute meaningfully.
Join us, and let’s make it a great day at work.
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